The truth is a puzzle the novel slowly reveals while making you fall in love with everyone involved.Īt the center is handsome man of mystery Joseph Carter, the most sympathetic serial jilter ever. It seems unforgivable, but there's more to the story than those facts. In its opening scenes, the 'hero' of the piece disappoints three different women on Valentine's Day. Though it delivers laughter and love, Beth O'Leary's The No-Show is more romantic dramedy with a side of mystery than zany romcom. Pay no attention to the pink illustrated cover.